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Bartlett Tree Experts offer free labour to hang an owl box in the trees near Oak Bay’s alotment gardens. (Courtesy Deanna Pfeifer)

Owls in Greater Victoria find protection with home-built boxes

Locals help owls stay safe - one tree at a time

Bartlett Tree Experts offer free labour to hang an owl box in the trees near Oak Bay’s alotment gardens. (Courtesy Deanna Pfeifer)
Filipe DeAndrade. (Credit: Royal Theatre Website)

Untamed star brings nature show to Victoria

Filipe DeAndrade will talk about living with intention and finding your passion in life

  • Jan 18, 2023
Filipe DeAndrade. (Credit: Royal Theatre Website)
The Habitat for Humanity Meaning of Home contest is open to students in Grades 5 to 6. (Screenshot/Habitat for Humanity video)

National student writing contest returns to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North

The Habitat For Humanity Meaning of Home writing contest is now accepting…

The Habitat for Humanity Meaning of Home contest is open to students in Grades 5 to 6. (Screenshot/Habitat for Humanity video)
Sterling captured the birth of an elephant seal pup on Jan. 13, the second birth of the season on Race Rocks. (Courtesy of Derek Sterling)

VIDEO: Victoria volunteer captures ‘awesome’ elephant seal birth

Derek Sterling is living on Race Rocks to help maintain the equipment and manage the wildlife

Sterling captured the birth of an elephant seal pup on Jan. 13, the second birth of the season on Race Rocks. (Courtesy of Derek Sterling)
Island Nagalis sponsors: BC Ferries’ Strategic Planning Manager Joanne Doyle and Lorraine Henderson from Wei Wai Kum First Nation. BC Ferries photo

More service, more capacity on Campbell River – Quadra Island route to begin

Farewell event for the Powell River Queen Tuesday will recognize 58 years of service

Island Nagalis sponsors: BC Ferries’ Strategic Planning Manager Joanne Doyle and Lorraine Henderson from Wei Wai Kum First Nation. BC Ferries photo
Vancouver Island University chemistry professor Kyle Duncan received an NSERC discovery grant of $125,000 over five years to pursue research into molecular level mass spectrometry imaging of human tissue that could lead to new treatments for cancers and chronic diseases. (Vancouver Island University photo)

VIU chem professor researching molecular-level imaging for disease treatment

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada provides $125,000 grant

Vancouver Island University chemistry professor Kyle Duncan received an NSERC discovery grant of $125,000 over five years to pursue research into molecular level mass spectrometry imaging of human tissue that could lead to new treatments for cancers and chronic diseases. (Vancouver Island University photo)
Project Watershed executive director Caitlin Pierzchalski is pictured at a planting event at the Kus-kus-sum site last spring. File photo

Volunteers help restore Courtenay site to natural habitat

Volunteers have installed about 5,000 plants on the Kus-kus-sum site, a former…

Project Watershed executive director Caitlin Pierzchalski is pictured at a planting event at the Kus-kus-sum site last spring. File photo
Lucas Dewey’s photo of the MV Frances Barkley with Mount Arrowsmith in the background took first place in the Maritime Discovery Centre’s photo contest. (PHOTO COURTESY MARITIME DISCOVERY CENTRE)

Photos capture marine mystique of Port Alberni

Maritime Discovery Centre contest winners are currently on display

Lucas Dewey’s photo of the MV Frances Barkley with Mount Arrowsmith in the background took first place in the Maritime Discovery Centre’s photo contest. (PHOTO COURTESY MARITIME DISCOVERY CENTRE)
About 70 people enjoy warm weather to kick off 2023 with the traditional Mayor’s Walk on Jan. 1 in Oak Bay. (Courtesy Oak Bay Parks, Recreation and Culture)

PHOTOS: Oak Bay kicks off 2023 with a walk in the park

Warm community stroll, cookie and coffee levee mark positive start to the year

About 70 people enjoy warm weather to kick off 2023 with the traditional Mayor’s Walk on Jan. 1 in Oak Bay. (Courtesy Oak Bay Parks, Recreation and Culture)
Members of staff place the copies of the new book by Prince Harry called “Spare” at a book store in London, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. Prince Harry’s memoir “Spare” went on sale in bookstores on Tuesday, providing a varied portrait of the Duke of Sussex and the royal family. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

QUIZ: How well do you know the royals?

Prince Harry’s book, Spare, has been attracting plenty of attention

Members of staff place the copies of the new book by Prince Harry called “Spare” at a book store in London, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. Prince Harry’s memoir “Spare” went on sale in bookstores on Tuesday, providing a varied portrait of the Duke of Sussex and the royal family. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Renovation work on historic Sooke Harbour House is expected to continue over the next several months. (File - Sooke News Mirror)

Sooke Harbour House renovations nearing completion

Landmark hotel could open by spring

Renovation work on historic Sooke Harbour House is expected to continue over the next several months. (File - Sooke News Mirror)
Sponsor Revera Living’s entry in the 14th annual Gingerbread Showcase the premier fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity Victoria. (Courtesy Habitat for Humanity Victoria)

Hogwarts hall the people’s choice in Victoria’s magical gingerbread fundraiser

$74,000 the frosting on the fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity Victoria

Sponsor Revera Living’s entry in the 14th annual Gingerbread Showcase the premier fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity Victoria. (Courtesy Habitat for Humanity Victoria)
Sooke resident Bill Romaniuk has launched a fundraiser to help Ukrainians new to Canada navigate Canadian currency. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)

Fundraiser navigates currency for Ukrainians

When you can’t make sense of the currency in a different country,…

Sooke resident Bill Romaniuk has launched a fundraiser to help Ukrainians new to Canada navigate Canadian currency. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)
A mural in Fernwood on Gladstone Avenue that was done by Victoria-based artist Collin Elder. It was finished in September, 2020. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff) 01/10/23

‘Murals simply make the city more cool,’ says councillor who wants more public arts funding

Councillor Matt Dell calls for an increase in funding dedicated to public art projects in 2023

A mural in Fernwood on Gladstone Avenue that was done by Victoria-based artist Collin Elder. It was finished in September, 2020. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff) 01/10/23
District of Sooke council is inviting you over for coffee. The new initiative will see local politicians have a casucal cup of joe with residents to discuss local issues. (File - Metro-Creative)

Join mayor and District of Sooke council for coffee

New initiative lets residents connect with elected officials in casual setting

District of Sooke council is inviting you over for coffee. The new initiative will see local politicians have a casucal cup of joe with residents to discuss local issues. (File - Metro-Creative)
Acclaimed singer/songwriter Valdy returns to Sooke for a concert on Jan. 21 at Holy Trinity Church. (Submitted)

Legendary folk singer Valdy’s roots run through Sooke

Valdy performs on Jan. 21 at Holy Trinity Church in Sooke

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Valdy returns to Sooke for a concert on Jan. 21 at Holy Trinity Church. (Submitted)
The 40-acre Maris Estates oceanfront property has been gifted to the Comox Valley Regional District through the federal Ecological Gifts Program. Photo supplied

40 acres of oceanfront property donated to Comox Valley Regional District to create a park

The Comox Valley Regional District has received a donation of 40 acres…

The 40-acre Maris Estates oceanfront property has been gifted to the Comox Valley Regional District through the federal Ecological Gifts Program. Photo supplied
Music director Yariv Aloni presents the Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra’s 37th season. (GVYO photo)

Youth shine in upcoming Victoria orchestra event

Barber of Seville will be part of upcoming event

  • Jan 10, 2023
Music director Yariv Aloni presents the Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra’s 37th season. (GVYO photo)
The Habitat for Humanity build at 1375 Piercy Ave. in Courtenay Photo by Yana Dimitrova.

Writing contest for kids helps fund Greater Victoria homes

Entries need for Habitat for Humanity contest

  • Jan 10, 2023
The Habitat for Humanity build at 1375 Piercy Ave. in Courtenay Photo by Yana Dimitrova.
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Trade show targets local businesses in Sooke

Sookarama returns in April after three-year hiatus

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